Ads in the “Land of the Rising Sun” (when commercials attack pt.3) |
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The commercials just keep on coming!
Following the success of my previous “when commercials attack” features,
Part 1: Genesis does what Nintendon’t - Ads from the late 80’s
Part 2: Sony sells Playstation lifestyle - Strange Sony ads
Part 4: Japan Strikes Back! - Bizarre Japanese Ads 2nd Edition
Part 5: You had me at konichiwa (Japan ads 3rd edition),
I decided it was time to go overseas for part three. Japan offered up some choice classic and newer videogame commercials.
I realize it’s easy to make fun of other cultures, and it’s not exactly an “adult” thing to do, but funny is funny.
Make sure to stop back next week for a second edition of “Ads in the Land of the Rising Sun! The new link is here! Right there in the 1st paragraph, Japan Strikes Back!
Unfortunatly, I don’t speak Japanese so translating commercials is not going to happen here. It’s a chance to see some of the strange, bizarre and funny videogame commercials from the Land of the Rising Sun.
If you’re looking for the best spot, it’s at the bottom. I repeat, if you watch just one, make it the last one. But I promise you, they’re all good.
First up, PS2’s karaoke revolution featuring 2 guys dressed up as huge microphones.
Catchy, and indicitive of what you’re going to see here. Lots of singing and yelling, and if women are involved, giggling.
Dreamcast has some fantastic games here in the states. Even more overseas. But we both got Chu Chu Rocket. We however did not get the great commercial to go with it. Dammit
Talk about a song that gets stuck in your head…Chu Chu Rocket…
I grant you, nearly every commercial here could be intoduced with WTF?
But seriously, WTF????? Zelda doing some Michael Jackson dance moves??
There is something so very wrong with this spot. It’s like it’s mocking my childhood.
Remember earlier when I mentioned how these spots have lots of yelling? Here’s the proof. I love how, after mario’s face bursts free from the girls shirt, they all cower in fear of Donkey Kong, who looks turned on and ready to make a move.
Relax girls! DK doesn’t want to rape you, he just wants the Mario toy.
Again with the yelling! geez people bring it down a notch or two.
I love the guy screaming in the poor girls ear at the end.
I think this Sega Saturn spot is cut pretty well, right up until… well… you’ll see
If anyone can explain what Segata Sanshiro is, please email me
Thanks to everyone who mailed in the answer.
By far the best Japanese spot I found. I can’t even begin to explain it. Just please watch it
Can you imagine the amount of shit we’d hear if someone made something like this in the states? Offensive? maybe. Hilarious? Most Definitely
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18 Responses to “Ads in the “Land of the Rising Sun” (when commercials attack pt.3)”
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Greshkov on 14 Jun 2006 at 10:17 pm #
I can’t get enough of the Mario Kart DS add. Great finds.
Niero on 15 Jun 2006 at 1:49 am #
You had me at the microphones
Amazing find
Video game blog - Destructoid » Blog Archive » Two ads too Japanese to describe: Mario Kart for Nintendo DS and Kareoke Revolution Commercials - Video Games PC Games PlayStation 3 GameCube PSP DS GBA PS2 PS2 Xbox 360 PlayStation 2 on 15 Jun 2006 at 2:01 am #
[...] BBPS has compiled a plethora of strange japanese video game commercials not to be missed. Funny how gamers automatically understand that when something is labelled as something funny and japanese, they automatically know that what is to come is the most unusual random sh1t possible. Dancing guys dressed as microphones running down the street? Check. Pencil drawn cats chewing rodents? Check. You will not be disappointed. Check out this Luigi video for Mario Kart… it’s, um, unique… times four. [...]
john on 16 Jun 2006 at 5:34 pm #
i DON’T understand why would the mario kart commercial be offensive. kung fu guys and geisha girls are presented everywhere else.
mazy.net - taking mapping to the next level™ on 16 Jun 2006 at 5:37 pm #
[...] Some pretty hilarious ones to be found here, especially this one and this one PLUS THIS! (CHU CHU ROCKUUU……DREAMCAST!) [...]
danzuke (NetPhantom) on 16 Jun 2006 at 5:43 pm #
You have a great point john. I never thought about it from that angle, but you’re very right.
ExtraLife - Scott Johnson’s Comics, Podcasts, Blog, Artwork, Humor and MORE! » Blog Archive » Awesome Japan Game Comercials on 17 Jun 2006 at 2:17 pm #
[...] EDIT: Here are some additional ones as well. [...]
Gamer’s Crunch » Episode 17 - 6/17/2006 on 17 Jun 2006 at 6:15 pm #
[...] Difficult NES games, news games laws passed, Japanese game commercials, Patrick Curry’s game ideas, and more. Listen now: [...]
Art1st4786 on 18 Jun 2006 at 1:12 am #
These are great!! I’ve seen the two Zelda ones for a while now, but the Karaoke Revolution and Mario Kart DS ones are my favorites!!
Bryan on 18 Jun 2006 at 9:56 pm #
“Lots of singing and yelling, and if women are involved, giggling.”
When you say giggling, did you take that from those 2 women in the foreground? If so, they they represent giggling. They’re there to accentuate the ridiculousness of those 2 men dancing, by standing quietly watching while wind is blowing (to signify how sad those men are).
Pittman on 22 Jun 2006 at 2:31 am #
Hi. I dont know if you remember but about 15 years ago there´s a japanesse commercial of Zelda a link to the past from super famicon that i love it if any one have it plis send me or give me his web site and i give one of my videos. elsaruman@gmail.com
danzuke (NetPhantom) on 22 Jun 2006 at 7:29 am #
I’m guessing you’re not referring to the zelda famicom video that’s posted here?
bits bytes backup » Blog Archive » Even more Japanese Ads coming early next week! on 30 Jun 2006 at 7:27 pm #
[...] Because I know what you people want. You don’t want to hear me drivel on about this or that, you want to see those wacky Japanese commercials. Fine. Be that way. I’m hard at work finding the most bizarre stuff out there, and while I’m pretty certain I’ll never beat the Mario Kart DS spot from the first edition of Japanese Ads , I’m pretty confident you’ll like what I got coming. [...]
RaymonWazerri on 20 Apr 2007 at 7:55 pm #
Hey,
I love what you’e doing!
Don’t ever change and best of luck.
Raymon W.
StephenG on 02 May 2007 at 4:28 pm #
Hey,
Really nice site you got here.
I’ll come back more often and check it out.
Peace!
Bill Compton on 04 Jun 2007 at 5:59 pm #
Hi Jim. Photos i received. Thanks
Kenneth on 22 Aug 2007 at 5:15 pm #
Just a short note to say I like your blog.
Good job and keep up the great work!
Kenneth
TheBBPS.com » Rhythm Heaven commercials on 23 Jul 2008 at 12:21 pm #
[...] The video below is a collection of Japanese commercials for the game which offer a few seconds of gameplay and the same level or weirdness we’re used to when dealing with Japanese game commercials. [...]